React Key Concepts

Build the understanding, skills, and experience to confidently implement React in your next project with this fast-paced overview of React fundamentals.Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free eBook in PDF format.Key FeaturesA clear, concise explanation of core React 18 functionalities to promote quick, easy referenceGain a deep understanding of key React concepts with the help of step-by-step derivationsWork with practical exercises that challenge you to apply your new skills and build your own simple appsBook DescriptionAs the most popular JavaScript library for building modern, interactive user interfaces, React is an in-demand framework that’ll bring real value to your career or next project. But like any technology, learning React can be tricky, and finding the right teacher can make things a whole lot easier.Maximilian Schwarzmüller is a bestselling instructor who has helped over two million students worldwide learn how to code, and his latest React video course (React - The Complete Guide) has over six hundred thousand students on Udemy.Max has written this quick-start reference to help you get to grips with the world of React programming. Simple explanations, relevant examples, and a clear, concise approach make this fast-paced guide the ideal resource for busy developers.This book distills the core concepts of React and draws together its key features with neat summaries, thus perfectly complementing other in-depth teaching resources. So, whether you’ve just finished Max’s React video course and are looking for a handy reference tool, or you’ve been using a variety of other learning materials and now need a single study guide to bring everything together, this is the ideal companion to support you through your next React projects. Plus, it’s fully up to date for React 18, so you can be sure you’re ready to go with the latest version.What you will learnBuild modern, user-friendly, and reactive web appsCreate components and utilize props to pass data between themHandle events, perform state updates, and manage conditional contentApply styles dynamically and conditionally to create a modern UIUse advanced state management techniques such as React’s context APIUtilize React router to render different pages for different URLsUnderstand key best practices and optimization opportunitiesWho this book is forThis React book is for developers who have prior experience with, or who are currently learning, the basics of React. You can use this book as a standalone resource to consolidate your understanding or as a companion guide to a more in-depth course. To get the most value from this book, you should have a basic understanding of the fundamentals of JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.Table of ContentsReact - What and WhyUnderstanding React Components and JSXComponents and PropsWorking with Events and StateRendering Lists and Conditional ContentStyling React AppsPortals and RefsHandling Side EffectsBehind the Scenes of React and Optimization OpportunitiesWorking With Complex StateBuilding Custom React HooksMultipage Apps with React RouterManaging Data with React RouterNext Steps and Further Resources